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Lavell

♂ Boy

Pronounced luh-VEL /ləˈvɛl/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, variously from a French surname ('of the valley', from de la Val) and a La+Vell blend; no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Of the valley; the young one: Lavell is French/American. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'luh-VEL').
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Origin LowFrench, American
MeaningA modern name, variously from a French surname ('of the valley', from de la Val) and a La+Vell blend; no single fixed root; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#7464 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1985
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,957

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219132025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lavell is a modern name, with no single fixed root — variously from a French surname ('of the valley', from de la Val) and a La+Vell blend (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'luh-VEL').

In the U.S. it appears in African-American families. Rare, of-the-valley at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Lavell is variously a French surname ('of the valley', from de la Val) and a La+Vell blend — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'luh-VEL').
Overall data confidence 30%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

LavelleLavelLevell

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If you like Lavell…

Lavelle— a kin spelling
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Darnell— a companion -ell boys' name
Lowell— another French name
Lovell— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lavell mean?

Lavell is variously a French surname ('of the valley') and a La+Vell blend; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Lavell?

It's said luh-VEL /ləˈvɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lavell a boy or girl name?

Lavell is a boy's name.

How popular is Lavell?

Lavell is a very rare name in the U.S.

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